.Born in New Haven 1729.Died in New Haven Ct July 5 1779.He got married May 22 1755 to Lydia Ives born Oct 2 1733 in New Haven died there Dec 15. 1778. John Gilbert was killed in the British attack on New Haven, July 5, 1779.On his Gravestone is inscribed that he was Killed by the British troops when they stormed New Haven on July 5 1779, At Age 48. When overpowered and ordered to surrender he refused and kept fighting. At long last he was shot down from his horse and his wounded body was penetrated with bayonets.
He also served in the French and the Indian War in Third Company.from April to November 18 1758.
He also served in the French and the Indian War in Third Company.from April to November 18 1758.
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